Origin
Collier, PA
Afternoon in Collier on Sunday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Collier, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Collier, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Collier to Pittsburgh covers a 50.7-mile distance, typically taking about 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $8 for fuel should comfortably cover your transportation costs for the journey. Since you will be navigating via Pittsburgh Road, Saw Mill Run Boulevard, and Morgantown Road, expect a straightforward local transit experience within the Northeast region. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that connects these two Pennsylvania points without requiring extensive travel planning or multiple days on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Road | 38.2 mi | 55m |
| Saw Mill Run Boulevard | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Morgantown Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Morgantown Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Tunnels | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Pittsburgh Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Collier Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Liberty Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pittsburgh Road
— 38.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collier, PA and Pittsburgh, PA.
1
Start on 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Collier Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Collier Road
3
Turn left onto US 119
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Morgantown Road
4
Continue on Morgantown Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Morgantown Street
5
Continue on PA 51
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh Street
6
Continue on PA 51
38 mi
·
55 min
·
Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on PA 51
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on PA 51; Blue Belt
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on this road
361 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
11
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Tunnels
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Liberty Bridge
13
Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Crosstown Boulevard
14
Continue on Sixth Avenue
366 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
15
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
16
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Collier, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 50.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Collier Road
Turn right onto Collier Road
Navigation decision point
5
48.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
48.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Liberty Tunnels
Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Fifth Avenue
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.41 one way
$16.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.83 | $19.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pittsburgh, PA
Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Sunday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 2 to 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating local roads, with the longest uninterrupted segment being a 38.2-mile stretch along Pittsburgh Road. Because the drive relies entirely on surface roads, the personality of the trip is defined by consistent maneuvering rather than high-speed highway travel. You should remain attentive behind the wheel, as the route demands more focus on turns and local traffic patterns than a typical highway trek would require.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.2 mi on Pittsburgh Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Collier Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Collier Road): Navigation decision point; at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.6 miles (Liberty Tunnels): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
Full guide →The pleasure of Pittsburgh remains a well-kept secret. Though not built up by reputation, the city's unique combination of bridges, steep hills, and broad rivers make it one of the most naturally scenic cities in the country. Cheap food and beer abound in this true sports town and the locals are amazingly friendly. A city of about 303,000 (2021) in Allegheny County, at the center of a metro area of about 2.4 million in southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is situated at the confluence of three rivers: the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River. The city's unique terrain has resulted in an unusual city design and a hodge-podge of unique neighborhood "pockets" with diverse ethnic and architectural heritage.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.2 miles on Pittsburgh Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Collier Road): Navigation decision point; at 48.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.6 miles (Liberty Tunnels): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Necessity National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pittsburgh, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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